We have been asked to share the following information and flyers.
We know how busy things can get at this time of year, so if you missed the chance for your child to get their nasal spray flu vaccine at school, there’s still time to get it. The flu nasal spray vaccine is safe, painless, and helped protect over 230,000 school-aged children in Wales last year. Search Public Health Wales Vaccines to find out how to book an appointment.
Why it matters:
- Flu can be serious for children, but the nasal spray vaccine reduces the risk of serious illness. Even if children catch flu, the nasal spray vaccine means symptoms are likely to be milder and shorter.
- The flu nasal spray vaccine is safe, painless and helped protect over 230,000 school-aged children in Wales last year.
- The flu nasal spray vaccine helps stop the illness spreading to siblings, grandparents and relatives who are more at risk of serious illness.
- Most children are protected within 14 days of having the flu nasal spray.
- One quick nasal spray helps keep children healthy – reducing the risk of illnesses that could disrupt their learning, play and your family life.
- Flu also adds extra pressure to the NHS each winter, increasing demand for beds and urgent care services – vaccination helps ease that strain.
For more info:
You can find details on the Public Health Wales website about how to get a free flu vaccine for your child if they missed it at school or if the consent form wasn’t completed in time.
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